CVE-2020-8996: AnyShare Cloud 6.0.9 allows authenticated directory traversal to read files, as demonstrated by the interface/

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-8996 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting anyshare cloud. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AnyShare Cloud 6.0.9 allows authenticated directory traversal to read files, as demonstrated by the interface/downloadwithpath/downloadfile/?filepath=/etc/passwd URI.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2020-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aishu

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-16 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aishu anyshare cloud DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy anyshare-cloud || rpm -q anyshare-cloud || anyshare-cloud --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison anyshare-cloud sudo apt install anyshare-cloud=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.9> sudo apt-mark hold anyshare-cloud

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list anyshare-cloud sudo dnf downgrade anyshare-cloud-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.9> sudo dnf versionlock add anyshare-cloud

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-8996?

anyshare cloud: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-8996 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8996 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-8996 affect?

CVE-2020-8996 affects anyshare cloud. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). AnyShare Cloud 6.0.9 allows authenticated directory traversal to read files, as demonstrated by the interface/downloadwithpath/downloadfile/?filepath=/etc/passwd URI.

How urgent is CVE-2020-8996?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

References

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